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ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! Administrative Professional’s Conference and Arkansas-Oklahoma Division Closing Celebration
Deadline to register: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015 Celebrating Administrative Professionals Registration
8:00 am—6:30 pm
9:00 am– 9:15 am
Welcome
“As the tenure of the current IAAP structure comes to a
9:15 am- 11:15 am Social Networking The Old Fashioned Way How to Master In-Person Networking—And Not Just “Follow, Friend or Like Someone”. Networking has become a buzzword with which many of us have a love/hate relationship. Forty percent of people are now more comfortable meeting others online rather than in person; online social networking has become the easy default. The most valuable and effective networking comes from ‘face-to-face shake-my-hand’ interaction. Kim will teach you how to start relationships right and then keep them going.
presented by: Kim Hodous
close, we hope that you will join us at this very special conference as we celebrate YOU, the administrative professional, YOUR CHAPTER, and YOUR
11:15 am- 11:30 am Break
DIVISION. Come celebrate
11:30 am- 1:15 pm Served Lunch and Program Event Planning
with us!”
Event planning doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. This presentation will teach you effective skills to produce outstanding events. From simple business meetings to black tie celebrations, these three steps will help you put the “special” in your event.
presented by: Michele Payne 1:15 pm- 1:30 pm
Break
1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Personal Branding is Your DNA
Back by popular demand for three years running, Ms. Gadison delivers an interactive, relevant and thought-provoking training session to ignite professionals to understand, create and manage their personal brand as a must-have to drive greater results, communication, effective management and team engagement.
presented by: Helena Gadison 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Networking, Ice Cream Social and Vendor Fair
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Time On Your Own
6:00 pm– 9:00 pm
BBQ Buffet Dinner and Variety Show
schedule continued on page 2
APW and A-O Closing Celebration Meeting Co-Chairs
ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! Administrative Professional’s Conference and Arkansas-Oklahoma Division Closing Celebration
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Saturday, April 18, 2015 A-O Annual Meeting Registration
8:00 am—9:00 am
8:00 am- 9:00 am
Breakfast Bar
9:00 am- 9:15 am
Break
9:15 am- 9:30 am
President’s Welcome
Deadline to register: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015
9:30 am- 11:30 am Teamwork Magic!! Through this highly interactive and hands-on session, participants will walk away with: An understanding of how to improve relationships & productivity through a better understanding of self and others. An understanding of successful and unsuccessful team dynamics An understanding of the stages of team development How to work together on a team project (A not-to-miss team building project!!)
presented by: Willie Johnson 11:30 am- 11:45 am Break
11:45 am- 1:15 pm Beyond Which Fork to Use: Dining Etiquette for the Business Professional Professional etiquette is beyond knowing which fork to use. Everything you say and do matters. And perception by others can “make or break” a deal, your career path or a relationship with a prospective donor. Using proper etiquette requires attention to detail – “the devil is in the details.” If you don’t pay attention to how you act, what you say and how you appear, others may assume you do not care and cannot be trusted to meet their expectations – with a project, relationships or money. In the session today, Beyond which Fork to Use: Dining Etiquette for Business Professionals, become reacquainted with the rules for dining while in a business setting. Today’s focus will be on dining etiquette covering the following topics: Basic table manners; Formal table settings and how to navigate; Proper utensil use; Common dining etiquette concern (i.e., passing food, food dislikes/ allergies) and Basics of international dining The Executive Edge is a business etiquette boot camp designed with multiple modules delivered by Mitchell Communications Group addressing such topics as building your personal brand, business social etiquette, dining etiquette and effective business communication. The experience is designed to develop the executive presence needed to succeed in business.
presented by: Bridget Schultz, Mitchell Communications
1:15 pm- 1:30 pm
Break
1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Unlock Your Potential
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Gallup has posed this question--an important indicator of an employee's engagement at work-to millions of people each year, but only one-third strongly agree. Learn how your talents can help you develop personally and professionally. StrengthsQuest is designed to help everyone learn ways to leverage their talents at work -- which can help them become more engaged, productive, and successful. More than 1 million people have used StrengthsQuest to gain insights into how to use their talents to achieve academic success, to explore careers, and in leadership development.
presented by: Dr. Danny Pugh 3:30 pm- 3:45 pm
Closing Remarks
3:45 pm- 6:00 pm
Time On Your Own
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Black and White Gala (Dinner and Program)
ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! APW Friday Session Speakers Kim Hodous Entrepreneur, author, professional speaker
Ms. Hodous is also a fun-loving mom and all around lover of life. The heart of Kim’s work is teaching people how making small changes in their thoughts, habits and actions can bring about big changes in their lives. She masterfully guides each person to embrace a mindset that will open the door to a life of happiness and fulfillment. Michele Payne Director of Special Events and CLE University of Arkansas School of Law With the UA since 2002, Ms. Payne has been planning law school events for over nine years. She is an active member of the UA campus and recently started a support group on campus for all faculty, staff and student conference and event planners. She is a member of the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors International. Helena Gadison Business leader, entrepreneur, strategic thinker, motivational speaker. A mom of three, Ms. Gadison attributes her success and know-how to her tenure at the largest retailer in the world (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) and also to her work with fashion leader, Limited Inc. (Lane Bryant Division) as a senior apparel merchant. She has presented on various topics such as leadership, diversity, women’s issues, fashion, networking and team building.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! A-O Annual Meeting Saturday Session Speakers Willie Johnson President, Willie Johnson Communications A Certified Human Development Consultant and Professional Speaker, Mr. Johnson is also an active member of Toastmasters International earning the highest speakers level of Distinguished Toastmaster. He speaks on various topics including leadership, team building and customer service.
Bridget Schultz Senior Strategist, Mitchell Communications Group With 20 years of communication experience, Ms. Schultz understands the value of professionalism as it relates to communication, influence and persuasion. She is a trainer in The Center for Training, Business and Leadership Excellence where her communication experiences take on a broader application.
Daniel J. Pugh, Sr. Vice Provost, Division of Student Affairs University of Arkansas In this position, he serves as the institution’s senior student affairs officer, providing support and advisement regarding student success. He oversees more than 20 departments. Dr. Pugh holds membership in a variety of professional organizations including the International Leadership Association and the national Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs.
Remember. Celebrate. Black and White Gala To conclude our festivities, a black-and white gala is planned for your evening’s pleasure. A brief program is planned immediately following dinner to acknowledge individual, chapter and division successes! Dinner and program will conclude our conference event. A new IAAP era begins… Seneca tells us, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Please join members of the ArkansasOklahoma Division of IAAP as we learn new things and reminisce over old ones. In our upcoming branch structure, whose primary outreach is still Arkansas and Oklahoma, we will have new opportunities to connect, learn, lead and excel in our chosen profession. Let’s jump into a new beginning with IAAP and see what’s ahead! Teresa Tidwell, CAP-OM A-O Division President
Conference Dress Conference and Seminar Sessions Friday and Saturday are business casual. Dress for Friday evening dinner and festivities—casual.
Hotel Reservations
Dress for Saturday evening dinner and festivities—wear something black and white! You may dress to the nine’s or dress casual—just as long as it is black and white.
A block of rooms has been reserved for your convenience (some kings and some doubles) for Wednesday through Saturday at a rate of $99 per night per room plus 13.75% tax.
Recertification Points
Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville
To make your hotel reservation, please contact the hotel directly and refer to IAAP to secure the discounted room. You must identify yourselves as a member of IAAP group to receive the discount. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Special requests for accommodations will be noted, but cannot be guaranteed. Reservation deadline is March 23, 2015. All remaining rooms in the block will be released after that date and not available at the special rate. 1325 N. Palak Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 479-856-6040 Hotel Details Check-In 3:00 pm Check-out 12:00 pm Non-Smoking Hotel Self-Parking Fitness Room Inside Pool
NOTE: This hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast.
We anticipate 5 recertification points to be available for Friday’s and 3.5 for Saturday’s conference sessions.
Registration—The deadline to register: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3. Name: ____________________________________________________________________ IAAP Certification: _____________________ IAAP Chapter Affiliation: _________________ Address, CSZ: ______________________________________________________________ Day Phone: __________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________ Guest Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Friday APW Event: $80 Non-Member $75 Student Member $75 Other IAAP Member $50 A-O Member
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Total Cost
$______ $______ $______ $______
RegistrationQuestions? Contact:
Friday Evening and All Day Saturday Only: $90 Non-Member ____ $______ $85 Other IAAP Member ____ $______ $25 A-O Member ____ $______
Sandra Hancock 18826 Rheas Church Road Lincoln, AR 72744 [email protected] 479-575-6025
Saturday Only: $70 Non-Member $65 Other IAAP $20 A-O Member
Register online:
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$______ $______ $______
Individual Meals—Guests Only $18 Friday Lunch $25 Friday Dinner $19 Saturday Breakfast $13 Saturday Lunch $33 Saturday Dinner
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$______ $______ $______ $______ $______
https://uaineg.wufoo.com/ forms/apwclosing-celebration/
Grand Totals: # attending
______
Total amount $ ______
Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund, less $25 processing fee, if received prior to April 3. No refunds after April 3 except in emergency cases. Refunds must be submitted in writing to the address below. You may register by either 1) going online with a VISA or MasterCard credit card at:
https://uaineg.wufoo.com/forms/apwclosing-celebration/ or 2) mailing this form with check made payable to Arkansas-Oklahoma Division, Inc. IAAP to: Sandra Hancock, CAP 18826 Rheas Church Road Lincoln, AR 72744
For internal purposes only: Rcvd: CK #:
We are celebrating Administrative Professionals...YOU! Won’t you join us?
Deadline to register: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015 Celebrating Administrative Professionals Registration
8:00 am—6:30 pm
9:00 am– 9:15 am
Welcome
“As the tenure of the current IAAP structure comes to a
9:15 am- 11:15 am Social Networking The Old Fashioned Way How to Master In-Person Networking—And Not Just “Follow, Friend or Like Someone”. Networking has become a buzzword with which many of us have a love/hate relationship. Forty percent of people are now more comfortable meeting others online rather than in person; online social networking has become the easy default. The most valuable and effective networking comes from ‘face-to-face shake-my-hand’ interaction. Kim will teach you how to start relationships right and then keep them going.
presented by: Kim Hodous
close, we hope that you will join us at this very special conference as we celebrate YOU, the administrative professional, YOUR CHAPTER, and YOUR
11:15 am- 11:30 am Break
DIVISION. Come celebrate
11:30 am- 1:15 pm Served Lunch and Program Event Planning
with us!”
Event planning doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. This presentation will teach you effective skills to produce outstanding events. From simple business meetings to black tie celebrations, these three steps will help you put the “special” in your event.
presented by: Michele Payne 1:15 pm- 1:30 pm
Break
1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
Personal Branding is Your DNA
Back by popular demand for three years running, Ms. Gadison delivers an interactive, relevant and thought-provoking training session to ignite professionals to understand, create and manage their personal brand as a must-have to drive greater results, communication, effective management and team engagement.
presented by: Helena Gadison 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Networking, Ice Cream Social and Vendor Fair
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Time On Your Own
6:00 pm– 9:00 pm
BBQ Buffet Dinner and Variety Show
schedule continued on page 2
APW and A-O Closing Celebration Meeting Co-Chairs
ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! Administrative Professional’s Conference and Arkansas-Oklahoma Division Closing Celebration
(schedule continued)
Saturday, April 18, 2015 A-O Annual Meeting Registration
8:00 am—9:00 am
8:00 am- 9:00 am
Breakfast Bar
9:00 am- 9:15 am
Break
9:15 am- 9:30 am
President’s Welcome
Deadline to register: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015
9:30 am- 11:30 am Teamwork Magic!! Through this highly interactive and hands-on session, participants will walk away with: An understanding of how to improve relationships & productivity through a better understanding of self and others. An understanding of successful and unsuccessful team dynamics An understanding of the stages of team development How to work together on a team project (A not-to-miss team building project!!)
presented by: Willie Johnson 11:30 am- 11:45 am Break
11:45 am- 1:15 pm Beyond Which Fork to Use: Dining Etiquette for the Business Professional Professional etiquette is beyond knowing which fork to use. Everything you say and do matters. And perception by others can “make or break” a deal, your career path or a relationship with a prospective donor. Using proper etiquette requires attention to detail – “the devil is in the details.” If you don’t pay attention to how you act, what you say and how you appear, others may assume you do not care and cannot be trusted to meet their expectations – with a project, relationships or money. In the session today, Beyond which Fork to Use: Dining Etiquette for Business Professionals, become reacquainted with the rules for dining while in a business setting. Today’s focus will be on dining etiquette covering the following topics: Basic table manners; Formal table settings and how to navigate; Proper utensil use; Common dining etiquette concern (i.e., passing food, food dislikes/ allergies) and Basics of international dining The Executive Edge is a business etiquette boot camp designed with multiple modules delivered by Mitchell Communications Group addressing such topics as building your personal brand, business social etiquette, dining etiquette and effective business communication. The experience is designed to develop the executive presence needed to succeed in business.
presented by: Bridget Schultz, Mitchell Communications
1:15 pm- 1:30 pm
Break
1:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Unlock Your Potential
Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Gallup has posed this question--an important indicator of an employee's engagement at work-to millions of people each year, but only one-third strongly agree. Learn how your talents can help you develop personally and professionally. StrengthsQuest is designed to help everyone learn ways to leverage their talents at work -- which can help them become more engaged, productive, and successful. More than 1 million people have used StrengthsQuest to gain insights into how to use their talents to achieve academic success, to explore careers, and in leadership development.
presented by: Dr. Danny Pugh 3:30 pm- 3:45 pm
Closing Remarks
3:45 pm- 6:00 pm
Time On Your Own
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Black and White Gala (Dinner and Program)
ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! APW Friday Session Speakers Kim Hodous Entrepreneur, author, professional speaker
Ms. Hodous is also a fun-loving mom and all around lover of life. The heart of Kim’s work is teaching people how making small changes in their thoughts, habits and actions can bring about big changes in their lives. She masterfully guides each person to embrace a mindset that will open the door to a life of happiness and fulfillment. Michele Payne Director of Special Events and CLE University of Arkansas School of Law With the UA since 2002, Ms. Payne has been planning law school events for over nine years. She is an active member of the UA campus and recently started a support group on campus for all faculty, staff and student conference and event planners. She is a member of the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors International. Helena Gadison Business leader, entrepreneur, strategic thinker, motivational speaker. A mom of three, Ms. Gadison attributes her success and know-how to her tenure at the largest retailer in the world (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) and also to her work with fashion leader, Limited Inc. (Lane Bryant Division) as a senior apparel merchant. She has presented on various topics such as leadership, diversity, women’s issues, fashion, networking and team building.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO NORTHWEST ARKANSAS… We’re celebrating YOU!! A-O Annual Meeting Saturday Session Speakers Willie Johnson President, Willie Johnson Communications A Certified Human Development Consultant and Professional Speaker, Mr. Johnson is also an active member of Toastmasters International earning the highest speakers level of Distinguished Toastmaster. He speaks on various topics including leadership, team building and customer service.
Bridget Schultz Senior Strategist, Mitchell Communications Group With 20 years of communication experience, Ms. Schultz understands the value of professionalism as it relates to communication, influence and persuasion. She is a trainer in The Center for Training, Business and Leadership Excellence where her communication experiences take on a broader application.
Daniel J. Pugh, Sr. Vice Provost, Division of Student Affairs University of Arkansas In this position, he serves as the institution’s senior student affairs officer, providing support and advisement regarding student success. He oversees more than 20 departments. Dr. Pugh holds membership in a variety of professional organizations including the International Leadership Association and the national Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs.
Remember. Celebrate. Black and White Gala To conclude our festivities, a black-and white gala is planned for your evening’s pleasure. A brief program is planned immediately following dinner to acknowledge individual, chapter and division successes! Dinner and program will conclude our conference event. A new IAAP era begins… Seneca tells us, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Please join members of the ArkansasOklahoma Division of IAAP as we learn new things and reminisce over old ones. In our upcoming branch structure, whose primary outreach is still Arkansas and Oklahoma, we will have new opportunities to connect, learn, lead and excel in our chosen profession. Let’s jump into a new beginning with IAAP and see what’s ahead! Teresa Tidwell, CAP-OM A-O Division President
Conference Dress Conference and Seminar Sessions Friday and Saturday are business casual. Dress for Friday evening dinner and festivities—casual.
Hotel Reservations
Dress for Saturday evening dinner and festivities—wear something black and white! You may dress to the nine’s or dress casual—just as long as it is black and white.
A block of rooms has been reserved for your convenience (some kings and some doubles) for Wednesday through Saturday at a rate of $99 per night per room plus 13.75% tax.
Recertification Points
Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville
To make your hotel reservation, please contact the hotel directly and refer to IAAP to secure the discounted room. You must identify yourselves as a member of IAAP group to receive the discount. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Special requests for accommodations will be noted, but cannot be guaranteed. Reservation deadline is March 23, 2015. All remaining rooms in the block will be released after that date and not available at the special rate. 1325 N. Palak Drive Fayetteville, AR 72704 479-856-6040 Hotel Details Check-In 3:00 pm Check-out 12:00 pm Non-Smoking Hotel Self-Parking Fitness Room Inside Pool
NOTE: This hotel does not provide complimentary breakfast.
We anticipate 5 recertification points to be available for Friday’s and 3.5 for Saturday’s conference sessions.
Registration—The deadline to register: 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 3. Name: ____________________________________________________________________ IAAP Certification: _____________________ IAAP Chapter Affiliation: _________________ Address, CSZ: ______________________________________________________________ Day Phone: __________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________ Guest Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Friday APW Event: $80 Non-Member $75 Student Member $75 Other IAAP Member $50 A-O Member
#
____ ____ ____ ____
Total Cost
$______ $______ $______ $______
RegistrationQuestions? Contact:
Friday Evening and All Day Saturday Only: $90 Non-Member ____ $______ $85 Other IAAP Member ____ $______ $25 A-O Member ____ $______
Sandra Hancock 18826 Rheas Church Road Lincoln, AR 72744 [email protected] 479-575-6025
Saturday Only: $70 Non-Member $65 Other IAAP $20 A-O Member
Register online:
____ ____ ____
$______ $______ $______
Individual Meals—Guests Only $18 Friday Lunch $25 Friday Dinner $19 Saturday Breakfast $13 Saturday Lunch $33 Saturday Dinner
____ ____ ____ ____ ____
$______ $______ $______ $______ $______
https://uaineg.wufoo.com/ forms/apwclosing-celebration/
Grand Totals: # attending
______
Total amount $ ______
Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund, less $25 processing fee, if received prior to April 3. No refunds after April 3 except in emergency cases. Refunds must be submitted in writing to the address below. You may register by either 1) going online with a VISA or MasterCard credit card at:
https://uaineg.wufoo.com/forms/apwclosing-celebration/ or 2) mailing this form with check made payable to Arkansas-Oklahoma Division, Inc. IAAP to: Sandra Hancock, CAP 18826 Rheas Church Road Lincoln, AR 72744
For internal purposes only: Rcvd: CK #:
We are celebrating Administrative Professionals...YOU! Won’t you join us?
